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Posts by Daria Blackwell One woman’s cruising…and learning…experience This is the second half of a 2-part article by Daria Blackwell. Daria not crabby at all sailing along on Long Island Sound. Ratcheting up the confidence level Fast forward to another time and life with Alex, my husband, friend and trusted partner in everything worthwhile. Fast forward, …Read more  One woman’s cruising…and learning…experience This is the first half of a 2-part article by Daria Blackwell. The author at the helm of EXPRESSO, a 41 foot German Frers-designed sloop. There is no doubt that many women have been reluctant to take the helm. But based on personal observation, times are changing. I’ve been seeing more women …Read more  Here is a fabulously funny video by the Go Red for Women campaign about heart attacks in women. It’s not about cruising but it can help save some …Read more  Bizarre whale tales Who can forget the photos of the 40 ton southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) that breached onto a 33ft sloop in South Africa in 2010, breaking the mast before sliding into the water with an ‘eerie …Read more  Most sailors setting off on a passage dream of encountering wildlife at sea. Yet ask blue water sailors about their biggest fears, and near the top of the list is likely to be ‘striking a whale’. It’s one of the events most likely to be catastrophic at sea. Today, we can usually avoid really bad weather, but can we avoid a sleeping whale at …Read more  You hear the rattle of chain and you run for the binoculars – everyone knows that anchoring is a spectator sport. You wonder, “Are they coming our way?” You sneak a quick peek at their anchor. You think, “Oh good, it’s not a CQR.” The guy is at the helm. The tiny woman is at …Read more  Our next Seven Seas U Happy Hooking webinar is scheduled for June 7. We’ve had great response from previous attendees. It’s based on our book, “Happy Hooking. The Art of Anchoring.” We cover the newest anchors and how they rate against the old standbys as well as the newest techniques that help you …Read more  On the long passages, nothing compares to being completely and solely in charge of your entire world and in tune with the world around you – as long as it’s going well. Alex and I sail double-handed most often, so only one of us is awake at any given time. When you’re on watch, the entire world …Read more  Please join us for a lively interactive learning session about everyone’s favorite topic: anchoring. Don’t be intimidated by anchoring bullies. Here are the details: Education for those long winter months – Seven Seas University Presents: Happy Hooking – the Art of Anchoring with Captains Daria & Alex Blackwell |
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